The Master views the parts with compassion, because he understands the whole. His constant practice is humility. He doesn't glitter like a jewel but lets himself be shaped by the Tao, as rugged and common as a stone.

Great, it passes on (in constant flow).

There is no greater fault than sensual indulgence. There is no greater misfortune than malcontent. There is no greater calamity than greed.

The best of all rulers is but a shadowy presence to his subjects.

True power is stillness within motion.

In ancient times, people said that imperfect moves to becoming perfect. Are these words vain? No! Truly, by gaining Unity you come to Perfection!

Be Content with what you have; rejoice in the way things are. When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you.